earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Centene guides 2024 adjusted EPS >$6.70, raises buyback by $4B
CENTENE CORP
- 2024 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of greater than $6.70; GAAP diluted EPS greater than $5.61.
- 2024 total revenues $142.5B-$145.5B; premium/service revenues $132B-$135B.
- Board authorizes $4.0B increase to stock repurchase program; $5.23B total available.
- Reaffirms 2023 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of at least $6.60; Q4 earnings Feb 6, 2024.
- 2024 HBR guidance 87.3%-87.9%; SG&A expense ratio 8.4%-9.0%.